How To Fix /PM0/ALB_MESSAGES164 - No compensation obligation, benefit values have not been cleared

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ALB_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 164

• Message text: No compensation obligation, benefit values have not been cleared

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ALB_MESSAGES164 - No compensation obligation, benefit values have not been cleared ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ALB_MESSAGES164 indicates that there is no compensation obligation, and as a result, benefit values have not been cleared. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Payroll or Benefits Management modules, particularly when dealing with employee compensation and benefits processing.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Compensation Obligation: The error suggests that the system is unable to find a corresponding compensation obligation for the benefit values that need to be cleared. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrect or incomplete configuration of compensation elements.
  Missing entries in the relevant infotypes (e.g., infotype 0014 for recurring payments and deductions).
  The employee may not have any active compensation obligations at the time of processing.
  
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the employee's master data or payroll results that prevent the system from processing the benefit values correctly.
  
  
  Timing Issues: The payroll run may be executed at a time when the compensation obligations are not yet established or have been terminated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotypes: Review the employee's infotypes related to compensation and benefits (e.g., infotype 0014, 0015, etc.) to ensure that all necessary data is correctly entered and active.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for compensation obligations is set up correctly in the system. This includes checking the relevant payroll schemas and rules that govern how compensation obligations are processed.
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation: If applicable, run a payroll simulation to identify any discrepancies or issues in the payroll processing that could lead to this error.
  
  
  Check for Active Obligations: Verify that the employee has active compensation obligations. If the obligations have been terminated or are not set up, you may need to create or reactivate them.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for additional insights or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.